The Huskies built a 16-0 halftime lead, then held off visiting USF 22-15. UConn is the only unbeaten team in league play. Andre Dixon ran for 189 yards, including 115 in the first half. LB Scott Lutrus had an interception return for a score, the second time he has done that this season. UConn had been 0-10 against ranked opponents.
Next: vs. Rutgers.

Louisville

A big defensive stand enabled the host Cardinals to hold off Pittsburgh 24-17. Pitt had a first-and-goal at Louisville's 1, but the Cardinals forced a fumble to preserve the victory. Brian Brohm threw for 236 yards and two TDs. The victory snapped a two-game home losing streak. Louisville allowed a season-low 270 yards.
Next: Nov. 8, at West Virginia.

Pittsburgh

A LeSean McCoy fumble at Louisville's 1 ended the Panthers' comeback hopes in a 24-17 loss. Pitt battled back from a 17-7 fourth-quarter deficit, and had a chance to take the game to OT before McCoy's fumble. McCoy ran for 120 yards, including 65 in the fourth quarter. Pitt had just 49 yards of offense in the first half and finished with 270.
Next: vs. Syracuse.

Rutgers

The Scarlet Knights lost for the 13th consecutive time to West Virginia, falling 31-3 to the visiting Mountaineers. Rutgers committed four turnovers and couldn't stop WVU's rushing attack. Rutgers' Ray Rice ran for 142 yards.
Next: at Connecticut.

Syracuse

The Orange were off last week.
Next: at Pittsburgh.

South Florida

The Bulls dropped their second in a row, falling 22-15 at Connecticut. Matt Grothe ran for 146 yards and threw for 189, but also tossed two interceptions - including one in the end zone. Grothe's other pick was returned for a TD. USF trailed 16-0 at halftime before rallying to make it a game in the second half. Next: vs. Cincinnati.

West Virginia

Steve Slaton ran for three TDs as the Mountaineers pounded host Rutgers 31-3, their 13th consecutive victory over the Scarlet Knights. QB Pat White had 300 yards of total offense – 156 (and a TD) on the ground and 144 through the air. West Virginia forced four turnovers.
Next: Nov. 8, vs. Louisville.